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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Linux on a Chromebook, my favorite way | Veronica Explains (tinkerbetter.tube)

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[–] Eyelessoozeguy@lemmy.world 18 points 8 months ago (3 children)

This makes me wanna go buy a cheapo chromebook for messing with. Great video.

[–] eugenia@lemmy.ml 23 points 8 months ago

You need to make sure first that the MrChromebox.tech uefi firmware works with the chromebook model you are going to buy. Otherwise, you will just end up with an old chromebook.

[–] theangryseal@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I have one. It’s one of the higher end deals from a couple years ago (for a chrome book). I have been excited to work on it every time I’ve seen something like this posted.

I CAN’T FIND IT! Gaaaaah.

I seen the damn thing a thousand times. I wasn’t looking for it. Now? Gone. Nowhere.

Does this shit happen to anyone else?

[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I have Samsung tablet been missing 5 years

[–] theangryseal@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I just found the one I have and it has an ARM processor. :(

[–] bender223@lemmy.today 4 points 8 months ago

I was thinking about getting an ARM chromebook to do this, cuz the Pinebook seemed like a good idea, but seemed underpowered. There are some nice ones like the Acer Chromebook 14 with the Kompanio ARM chip, but unfortunately no one is making custom firmware for ARM based chromebooks right now. Hopefully someone will at some point. Would be nice to have a power efficient passively cooled laptop. I think some of AMD laptops with their U series chips are pretty efficient.

[–] HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.one 5 points 8 months ago

Not I suggest this bad boy? I got it on sale and it’s perfect for ducking around on Linux. I use Mabox Linux on mine. https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Chromebook-Dual-Core-Processor-Bluetooth/dp/B08KR977Y1